Record cabinet



Nov. 22, 1927. 1,650,164

P. TRAVAGLINI RECORD CABINET Filed July 12, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Man/52% Attorney I 29 7 flm/ajl/f/t/ Nov. 22, 1927. 1,650,164

. P. TRAVAGLINI RECORD CABINET Filed July 12, 1926 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor Attorney Patented Nov. 22, 1927.

UNITED STATES PIETRO TRAVAGLINI, OF COPPER CLIFF, ONTARIO, CAN ADA.

. RECORD CABINET.

Application filed July 12, 1928. Serial No. 121,883.

This invention relates to f an improved cabinet for holding phonograph records, and it has more particular reference to a. structure of this kind which may be inserted into the compartment ordinarily employed for containing the record.

Briefly, the invention has reference to a device of the nature stated wherein three separate compartments are provided, there being a central compartment for holding the records on novel shelves in vertically spaced relation, together with a pair of end compartiucnts for holding additional records in an upstanding position.

The features of construction together with the advantages derived therefrom will become apparent from the following descrip tion and drawings.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure l is a front elevation of a conventional phonograph cabinet equipped with the invention.

Figure 2 is a horizontal fragmentary section showing the details of the invention more plainly.

Figure 3 is a vertical section through one of the end compartments of the device.

Figure l is a section taken approximately upon the plane of the line 44: of Figure 2.

Referring to the drawings in detail it will be seen that the reference character 1 designatcs generally thecabinet of a conventional form of phonograph. The average cabinet of this kind provided at its bottom with a record compartment which simply includes horizontal shelves for supporting the records in a stacked manner. This permits the records to become scratched. Therefore, I propose to provide an efiicient holder which is located in the usual record compartment to take the place of the shelf. The device is represented, as a whole, by the reference character 2. As before stated, it embodies a central rack for supporting the horizontally disposed records and two end racks for supporting the vertically arranged records. The construction embodies a back board 3 (see Figure 2), a pair of spaced parallel side boards 4, and top and bettom boards 5 and 6. Supported between these board are horizontal shelves which in the present instances are constructed from each record. The tendency of this arm is to force the record out off of the shelf to cause the outer peripheral portion to project beyond the shelf a distance which will permit it to be conveniently grasped for removal. However, when the drawers 11 of the record compartment are closed, the records may be forced back against the tension of the springs to the approximate dotted line position shown in Figure 2, so as not to interfere with the closing of the doors. However, as soon as the doors are open, the records will be sprung out to facilitate removal. The two vertical compartments are represented by the reference characters 12, and these are composed of vertical boards 12, and end boards let. In each compartment 12 is a cleat or block 15 which prevent rolling of the records in an outward direction. A grid 16 is formed by disposing vertical-rods in spaced relation at the open end of.the compartment 12, and this serves todivide the records to permit them to be more conveniently handled.

As before stated, the shelves in the ordinary record compartment of the phonograph compartment are simply removed and this de vice, as a unit is inserted and appropriately fastened in place, the same providing for a multiplicity of vertically spaced records, together with a plurality of vertically disposed records. In other words, there is a central compartment having shelves on which the records are supported, together with two end compartments for accommodating additional records. The device makes for convenient compactness in arrangement of parts, is simple and inexpensive, is easily installed, and is otherwise eflicient in that it facilitates. handling of the records and saves the records by preventing undue scratching from contact with each other. These and other advantages and features of the invention have been made apparent from the foregoing description and drawings, therefore a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

Minor changes comin Within the field oi invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described the invention, What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is in a horizontal plane with each other, and

a strip of fabric Wrapped about said .rods and having its ends fastened together to stretch it tautly over the rods to provide a cushioned support for the record.

2., In a structure of the class described, in

combination, a phonograph cabinet provided with a record compartment open at its front hingedly mounted doors for closing said open front, and a record holding device located in said compartment and embodying a plurality of vertically spaced'shelves, together with flat spring arms associated with the shelves, saidsprin arms being attached at one end and adapted to bear at their free ends against the inner of the peripheral portions of the records to project the records through the open front of the compartment when said doors are opened, said doors serving to push said records inwardly upon said shelves against the tension of the spring arms when the doors are closed.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature.

PIETRO TRAVAGLINL 

